63 posts categorised "Financial Services"

01 May 2013

Right first time: staying ahead of the conduct

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is only just getting going, but it’s already clear that it intends to reach into new areas not touched by the Financial Services Authority (FSA). Download Right first time_ Staying ahead of the conduct agenda In this short perspective we share our views on how...

30 April 2013

Are you compliant? Important HMRC dates for employers

This is a very important time of year for Employer compliance, with a number of returns due to HMRC in the next few weeks. We have provided a snapshot below of the key returns - and crucially, the deadline dates. Form 42 - unapproved annual share plan reporting For non...

29 April 2013

Skills gap is hindering growth for UK businesses – PwC report

UK business leaders are calling for the Government to prioritise initiatives that help foster a skilled workforce as nearly two thirds of UK CEOs (65%) say a lack of key skills is hampering their growth prospects. A global PwC survey of over 1,300 CEOs reveals UK business leaders are more...

25 April 2013

Aberdeen Asset Management is Scottish PLC of the Year

Aberdeen Asset Management has taken the title of Scottish plc of the year at the Scotland plc Awards 2013. Held at Glasgow’s Hilton Hotel, it was the 15th year of the awards which are held jointly by Scottish Business Insider and leading accountant, PwC. Fund management group Aberdeen Asset Management...

19 April 2013

Millennial workers want flexibility, work/life balance and global opportunities

Today’s new generation of young employees aren’t convinced that excessive work demands are worth the sacrifices to their personal life, according to a workplace survey from advisors, PwC. Researchers compared the attitudes of the so-called Millennial generation or Generation Y - those born between 1980 and 1995 and currently under...